Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-29
Declaration Of the Principles OF inc
order OF the knights Of LABOR


corporations, Unless checked; VIII IN
evitably lead to the pauperlzat'on
and hopeless degradation OF the toll
ing masses.
Il is imperative, il we desire to en-
,ov the full blessing 5f life, that
check be placed upon unjust accu-
mutation, and the power for evil OF
aggregated wealth.
This much desired object can be
accomplished only by the united ell
ter,s OF those who obey the Divine
Injunction, ain the sweat OF thy face
shalt thou eat bread"
therefore we have formed the Or
der Of Knights Of Labor for the pur-
pose OF organizing and directing the
nower of the industrial classes, not as
a political party, for it more--in 1t
are crystallized sentiments and meas
ures for the benefit OF the whole peo'
nle. but it should be borne in mind
when exercising the rights OF suffrage
that most Of the objects herein set
forth can only be obtained through
legislation, and that it is the duty OF
All TO assist in nominating and sup
nor,;no with your votes only such
candidates ms will pledge their sup
mort TO these measures, regardless OF
party. But no one shall, however,
be compelled to vote with the ma
iority, and calling on all who oeiieVe
in securing "the greatest good to the
greatest number" to join and ASSIST
as. VIC declare to the world that our
principles are
/. To make industrial and moral
worth, HOT wealth, the true standard
of individual and national greatness
III. To secure to the workers the
full enjoyment of the wealth they
create. sufficient leisure in which TO
develop their intellectual, moral, and
social faculties; all OF the BENEFITS
recreation and pleasures OF associa-
tion-in a word, to enable them to
share in the gains and honors OF ad-
vancing civilization.
In order to secure these results, we
demand at the hands OF the state:
III. The establishment OF bureaus
of labor statistics, that we may ar
rive at a correct knowledge of the
educational, moral and financial con
dition of the laboring masses.
". That the public lands, the
heritage of tho people, be reserved
for actual settlers; not another acre
for railroads or spectators, and tha
all lands now held for speculative
purposes be taxed to their full value
v. The abrogation of all law
that do not bear equally upon capita
aud labor, and the removal OF unjus
technicalities, delays aud discrlmlna
ton in the administration of justice
vi. The adoption of measure
providing for the health and safet.
OF those engaged in mining aud man
ufacturing, building industries, ant
for decentralization Of those engage,
therein for injuries received throug
lack OF necessary safeguards.
VII. The enactment Of laws L
compel corporations to pay their EN-
ployees weekly, IN lawful money, 70
the preceding week, and giving me
ohanics and laborers first lien upo
the product OF their labor to the ex
tent OF their full wages.
TX. The abolition of the contrac
system on national, state and mum
clpsl works.
X. The enactment of laws provid
ing for arbitration between employ
ers and employees, and to enforce tn
decision OF the arbitrator.
&I. The prohibiting by law c
the employment of children under /
years of age in workshops, mines an
factories.
XII. To prohibit tho hiring ou
OF convict labor.
XIII. That graduated inoom
tax be levied.
And we demand at the hands {
Congress:
XIV. The establishment of n,
tional monetary system, in which
circulating medium in necessar
quantity shall issue direct to the pc,
Pile, without the intervention of bank
that all the national issue shall |
full legal tender in payment of a
debts, public and private, aud tn
the government shall not qua
antee or recognize any private bar
or create any banking corporation
Nv. That interest bearing bond
bills of credit or notes shall never